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Senior Miles Rider winds up for a swing May 8. Golf had a meet where they placed sixth out of eight at Island View in Waconia.

Boys’ golf is swung onto the rough

John Hunter and Scott Schmidt May 11, 2023

Boys’ golf participated in the third Metro West Conference match against Benilde St. Margaret’s, Chanhassen, Chaska, Orono, Waconia, Jefferson and New Prague on May 8. Senior Miles Rider said the outcome...

Azlyn McDonnell gets ready to pitch for the fourth inning on May 4. Park softball ended up losing 7-1 against the Waconia Wildcats.

Progress over perfection

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt May 9, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled Waconia for the second time this season May 4. Despite their 17-7 loss back in April, they ended up with a closer game of 7-1. With this improvement, the team feels confident...

Eva Taybior gets ready to swing in the last inning May 5. Park beat Skippers 11-10 with walk-off in last inning.

Girls’ softball wins rival game with walk off

Jamar Hester Jr and Tyler Eoff May 8, 2023

Girls’ softball had a game against rival Minnetonka Skippers May 5 at Aquila Park. Park narrowly won with a final score of 11-10. Chris Gabler said he wants the team to bring the heat for sections. “We’d...

Junior Geiber Silva Gonzalez catches for Park May 2. Park won against Waconia 13-3.

Meet The Athlete: Geiber Silva Gonzalez

Sarah Peterson May 7, 2023

  How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve played since I was eight years old.   How is baseball different in Venezuela than in Minnesota? There is very little difference, they...

Sophomore varsity softball player Eva Taybior steps up to bat against Chanhassen April 24. Park suffered a tough loss at Aquila with a score of 13-2.

Girls’ softball strikes out

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 28, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled the Chanhassen Storm April 24, and despite starting off with strong energy, the team suffered a tough loss 13-2. After a tough loss of 13-2, the team  reflected on their...

Junior Martin Gablenko defends the net April 26. Hopkins-Park lost to Minnetonka 20-3.

Tough time on the turf

Anna Williams and Dahlia Herman April 27, 2023

Following a loss on April 20 Hopkins-Park boys’ lacrosse focused on their performance and aimed high for their match-up against Minnetonka on April 26. According to junior Jair Romero, he is proud of...

Sophomore Gabby Fadden pitches to start off the softball game April 14. Park opened with a win against Southwest for the home opener.

Girls’ softball home opener is a success

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 21, 2023

After a tough loss to Waconia April 13, the Park softball team had a close and successful game against Southwest April 14, ending in their first win of the season. Players said that everyone had positive...

Senior Kamryn Halley prepares to receive a ball at second base April 19. Park’s softball team continued to compete despite the low temperatures.

Out with the cold

Taylor Voigt and Alex Hoag April 21, 2023

After being stuck inside for tryouts and the first few weeks of the season, Parks softball team had their first outdoor practice April 12. Players said that they are excited to be playing with their friends...

Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 15, 2023

Following their first game of the season, boys’ ultimate took home a triumphant win. Crush went up against Mounds View on April 13, and ended with a final score of 15-5. Head coach Spencer Hagen said...

The track team warms up April 13. The team is unable to host meets this season.

Torn up track hurts team

Anya Panday and Alicia Mainjeni April 13, 2023

In recent years, Park’s track team has struggled with having an outdated track. Due to the age of the track, the quality has reduced to the point where the team can no longer hold home meets. However,...

Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

Crush hits the field for another season

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 7, 2023

Even with the bitter cold Minnesota winter and lack of indoor practice space, Parks’ boys ultimate frisbee team has been practicing weekly in order to spring into their new season. Assistant coach Tyler...

Junior Landon Tasto winds up for amazing swing at golf practice. Practice was held at the indoor golf course Inside Edge Golf 3/27/23

Boys’ golf begins practices

John Hunter and Lex Lee March 29, 2023

Despite the snowy weather outside, Park’s boys golf team has been busy preparing for their upcoming spring season. On March 27, the team met for their first official practice at Inside Edge Golf. After...

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